Description
of problem: As you look over your car, you see that the paint
in some or all areas is dull, sort of boring. Even after washing
the car, the finish is dull. You will probably find that if
you wax the paint, it will be dull in a very short while.

PROBABLE
CAUSES:

There
is a build-up of old wax on the paint.

The
paint is oxidized.

The
paint is old and dull simply because it has been exposed
(unprotected by wax) to the sun and air.

SYMPTOM:
THE PAINT SEEMS TO BE FALLING OFF

Description
of problem: As you look over your car, you see that the paint
in some or all areas is falling or flaking off. The problem
may be in a few small areas like around the windows or wheels.
The problem may also be on large areas like the trunk, hood,
and/or roof. The problem seems to get worse every day.

PROBABLE
CAUSES:

If
the car has been repainted, the new paint didn't stick well
to the old. This could be caused by moisture, old wax, or
dirt between the two layers of paint.

Some
cars in recent years were colored with something that approached
paint but really wasn't. This coloring didn't last long
and fell off. If you are the original owner, contact your
dealership and see if the manufacturer had a recall campaign
on the paint situation.